Chase on the Case: Government Shutdowns Hit Home
A nearly month-long government shutdown is causing families to go hungry and workers to go without pay, with no end in sight due to a political standoff.
The United States Government has been shut down since October, with 28 days and 12 hours having passed at the time of writing.
As a result, Congressional Representatives and Senators are no longer working for the people, and the government has turned its back on the American people due to uncompromising negotiations.
History of Government Shutdowns
Government shutdowns are not new, with four major shutdowns occurring since 1981, excluding the current one.
- Twice under former President Bill Clinton, lasting five days and 21 hours
- Once under former President Barack Obama, lasting 16 days
- Once under President Donald Trump's first term, lasting 34 days as the longest shutdown in history
The government's inability to compromise has severe consequences for the American people, leaving them without pay and struggling to make ends meet.
The government has turned its back on the American people in the name of uncompromisable negotiations.
Author's summary: Government shutdown affects American families.